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Humane Colorado - Pet Assist Temporary Housing

What it is
Crisis and temporary pet care
Who it helps
Pet owners who need a temporary safe place for their pet and have no other assistance available.
Where
Colorado
Status
Accepting applications
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Short-term program that places pets in foster homes when their owners are temporarily unable to care for them and no other help is available, giving owners an option other than surrender. Each case is assessed on the owner's circumstances and shelter resources. Foster placement may take up to two weeks; response time is 48-72 hours.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

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Good to know

  • Who can use it: Pet owners who need a temporary safe place for their pet and have no other assistance available.
  • How to get started: Complete and submit the online Pet Assist application form (available in English and Spanish).

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Sources

Humane Colorado - Pet Assist Temporary Housing official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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